The power of play

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Creativity and play go hand in hand. When we play, we let ourselves move in to a physical and emotional state that allows our creativity to flow more naturally. Our logical and analytical left brain takes a break and our right brain can start making all kinds of insightful connections. Neuroscience has demonstrated that playful […]

Creativity is contagious—pass it on

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Albert Einstein said, “Creativity is contagious” and he is right. One of the ways I boost my own creativity is to look for other examples of creativity. I am always inspired when I see how amazingly creative we are as a species. Have you ever noticed that creativity always involves risk? Always. To create is […]

Inspire Friday ~ For a New Beginning

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For a New Beginning ~ John O’Donohue In out-of-the-way places of the heart, Where your thoughts never think to wander, This beginning has been quietly forming, Waiting until you were ready to emerge. For a long time it has watched your desire, Feeling the emptiness growing inside you, Noticing how you willed yourself on, Still unable […]

Inspire Friday ~ what is your service?

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“Consciously or unconsciously, every one of us does render some service or other. If we cultivate the habit of doing this service deliberately, our desire for service will steadily grow stronger, and will make, not only our own happiness, but that of the world, at large.” ~ Gandhi

Moustaches and meaningful purpose

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This month, I noticed that several men at my company were growing facial hair. At first I didn’t think anything about it, and then I finally asked one of them. He told me that he is participating in “Movember.” Movember is a global movement to bring awareness to men’s health issues like depression and prostate […]